Project Grant 2339469

Award Date 8/1/24
Completion Date 7/31/29
Dollars Obligated $275K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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