Project Grant 2327385
Award Date
11/15/23
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Livermore, CA, USA
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