Project Grant 2423081
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$342K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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