Project Grant 2421207
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$794K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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