Project Grant 2429662
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$223K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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