Project Grant 2341702
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$233K
Federal Agency
Division of Social Behavioral and Economic Science
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Williamstown, MA 01267, USA
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