Project Grant 2343997
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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