Project Grant 2348319
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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