Project Grant 2209220
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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