Project Grant 2341154
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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