Project Grant 2114156
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$273K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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