Project Grant 2428209
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$850K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awardee
Duke University (TP7EK8DZV6N5)
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27705, USA
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