Project Grant 84041901
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Research and Development
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Federal Grant Program
66.516
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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