Project Grant P120A240054
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Postsecondary Education
Federal Grant Program
84.120
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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