Project Grant R21DA062132
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$506K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Federal Grant Program
93.279
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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