Project Grant 2520718
Award Date
8/15/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Park, MD 20742, USA
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