Project Grant 2337142
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$946K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
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