Project Grant 2505285
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$596K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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