Project Grant 84020301
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$760K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Research and Development
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.509
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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