Project Grant 2235614
Award Date
3/15/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$155K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Drew University (R7WKWJMB2RL3)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, NJ 07940, USA
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