Project Grant R01HD116422
Award Date
7/18/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$630K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Carolina, USA
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