Project Grant R15DC021053
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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