Project Grant 2141404
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$244K
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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