Project Grant 2434258
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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