Project Grant 2348815
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brainerd, MN 56401, USA
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