Project Grant 2401785
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$304K
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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