Project Grant 2341544
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$508K
Federal Agency
Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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