Project Grant P116H240025
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$5M
Federal Agency
Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Grant Program
84.116
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00931, Puerto Rico
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