Project Grant 2109399
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$138K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ardmore, PA 19003, USA
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