Project Grant 2500655
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$163K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
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