Project Grant R43AG084434
Award Date
9/30/23
Completion Date
9/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Dimagi Inc. (FY2NCML2TTW7)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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