Project Grant 2319389
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Division of Emerging Frontiers
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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