Project Grant 2321788
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$421K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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