Project Grant 2514420
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$328K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Awardee
Scripps College (E1F1YMYJBFH6)
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Claremont, CA 91711, USA
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