Project Grant 2402008
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$426K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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