Project Grant 2234225
Award Date
12/1/22
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$285K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Unavco, Inc. (MBD2CZMR5N48)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80301, USA
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