Project Grant K23HD118249
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$162K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Awardee
Metis Foundation (CYYCLBFLP125)
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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