Project Grant 2416843
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$389K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Millsaps College (HDM5CZ7LTDA4)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jackson, MS 39210, USA
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