Project Grant 2336558
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$370K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boise, ID 83725, USA
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