Project Grant 2048407
Award Date
1/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$560K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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