Project Grant R21HD112847
Award Date
9/13/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$463K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10065, USA
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