Project Grant 2428525
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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