Project Grant 2503093
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$614K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport System
Awardee
Howard University (DYZNJGLTHMR9)
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20059, USA
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