Project Grant 2309899
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$331K
Awardee
Miami University (T6J6AF3AM8M8)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oxford, OH 45056, USA
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