Project Grant 2236055
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$299K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
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