Project Grant 2120909
Award Date 2/1/22
Completion Date 1/31/25
Dollars Obligated $382K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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