Project Grant 2443573
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Awardee
Rowan University (DMDEQP66JL85)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Glassboro, NJ 08028, USA
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