Project Grant 2214473
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$636K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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