Project Grant 2324689
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$178K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20560, USA
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