Project Grant 2429155
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Graduate Education
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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