Project Grant K99HD115833
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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