Project Grant 2109582
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$138K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30605, USA
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