Project Grant 2209278
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$138K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27612, USA
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