Project Grant 2344624
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$203K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Alma College (D6MLK34UKWD5)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alma, MI 48801, USA
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