Project Grant 2324008

Award Date 9/1/23
Completion Date 8/31/27
Dollars Obligated $753K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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