Project Grant R21HD119902
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$457K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kentucky, USA
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