Project Grant 2224819
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$439K
Federal Agency
Division of Environmental Biology
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27708, USA
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