Project Grant 2220772
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$399K
Federal Agency
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Awardee
Wellesley College (Z17DSLNJ1DX1)
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wellesley Hills, Wellesley, MA 02481, USA
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