Project Grant 2344641
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$493K
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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