Project Grant 2324724
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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