Project Grant 2535171
Award Date 1/1/26
Completion Date 12/31/29
Dollars Obligated $650K
Federal Agency
Awardee
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hamden, CT 06511, USA
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