Project Grant 2517152
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$812K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
DeKalb, IL, USA
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