Project Grant 2213346
Award Date 10/15/21
Completion Date 2/28/23
Dollars Obligated $103K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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