Project Grant S215K240123
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.8M
Federal Agency
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Federal Grant Program
84.215
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89512, USA
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