Project Grant 2233251
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$448K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Emmanuel College (VGK6JK18ZKQ5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02115, USA
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