Project Grant R41MD019548
Award Date
8/18/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$881K
Awardee
Olipha Inc. (DHHTHJCGKFM9)
Federal Grant Program
93.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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