Project Grant 2336061
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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