Project Grant R01MH136900
Award Date
9/16/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.4M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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