Project Grant 2151434
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$659K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Awardee
Dickinson College (G4KQDKZBL848)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Carlisle, PA 17013, USA
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