Project Grant 2337266
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$524K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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