Project Grant 2440978
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$620K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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