Project Grant 2410210
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Indianola, PA 15051, USA
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