Project Grant 2423775
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$193K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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