Project Grant 2400482
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$348K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fredericksburg, VA 22401, USA
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