Project Grant 2528932
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$143K
Federal Agency
Division of Undergraduate Education
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
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