Project Grant 2305737
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
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