Project Grant 2210800
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$541K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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