Project Grant 2225624
Award Date 10/1/22
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $1.5M
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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