Project Grant 2324974
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awardee
Skidmore College (K2DDAS2E6DP7)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
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