Project Grant 2315783
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$238K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Logan, UT 84322, USA
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