Project Grant 2050045
Award Date
4/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$122K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St Paul, MN 55105, USA
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