Project Grant 2429391
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awardee
Brown University (E3FDXZ6TBHW3)
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Upton, NY 11973, USA
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