Project Grant 2322310
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$118K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Allentown, PA 18104, USA
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