Project Grant DESC0025268
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$944K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
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