Project Grant 2417383
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$394K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Awardee
Troy University (NWQTQ4Q91NW5)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Troy, AL 36082, USA
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