Cooperative Agreement 2233590
Award Date 8/1/23
Completion Date 1/31/26
Dollars Obligated $1.2M
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, USA
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