Project Grant 2443659
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$774K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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