Project Grant 2300420
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$349K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Peoria, IL 61635, USA
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