Project Grant 2628990
Award Date 8/1/26
Completion Date 7/31/30
Dollars Obligated $50K
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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