Project Grant 2334987
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$323K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St Peter, MN 56082, USA
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