Project Grant 20236701639786
Award Date 5/1/23
Completion Date 4/30/27
Dollars Obligated $650K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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