Project Grant 2333910
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$696K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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