Project Grant 2408467
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$634K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Huntsville, AL 35805, USA
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