Project Grant 2410148
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27607, USA
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