Project Grant 2433665
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$180K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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