Project Grant 2332471
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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