Project Grant 2313303
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$453K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Hope College (YBR2AJ9X4BK9)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Holland, MI 49423, USA
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