Project Grant 2438851
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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