Project Grant 2129615
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27708, USA
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