Project Grant 2242717
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$169K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Ohio University (LXHMMWRKN5N8)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, OH 45701, USA
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