Project Grant 2417103
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$103K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Rowan University (DMDEQP66JL85)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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