Project Grant 2507925
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$270K
Federal Agency
Division of Biological Infrastructure
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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