Project Grant 2420517
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$915K
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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