Project Grant 20235130040912
Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $3.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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