Project Grant 2428043
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$239K
Federal Agency
Division of Environmental Biology
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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