Project Grant 2151032
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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