Project Grant 2101467
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$950K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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