Project Grant 2238845
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$304K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27708, USA
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