Project Grant 84042101
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/24
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
Illinois, USA
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