Project Grant 2400465
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
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