Project Grant 2439323
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$468K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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