Project Grant R01HD112437
Award Date
8/16/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$604K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alabama, USA
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