Project Grant 2132144
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$196K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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