Project Grant R21MH136489
Award Date
9/23/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$251K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Plandome, NY 11030, USA
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