Project Grant P120A240033
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Grant Program
84.120
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Juan, 00931, Puerto Rico
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