Project Grant 2508124
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$279K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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