Project Grant 2209232
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, CA 94706, USA
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