Project Grant 2534192
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University, MS 38677, USA
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