Project Grant 2315077
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$403K
Awardee
Yale Univ (FL6GV84CKN57)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Haven, CT 06516, USA
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