Project Grant 2452374
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$472K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, CA 92069, USA
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