Project Grant 2446056
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$3.3M
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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