Project Grant 2337028
Award Date
2/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$461K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greensboro, NC 27412, USA
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