Project Grant 2233486
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$268K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Villanova, PA 19085, USA
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