Project Grant 2450059
Award Date
10/1/25
Completion Date
9/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Merced, CA 95343, USA
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