Project Grant R43AT013038
Award Date
9/17/24
Completion Date
9/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$255K
Federal Agency
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Awardee
Ralphvr Inc. (WWN3NEW2K2Z7)
Federal Grant Program
93.213
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40507, USA
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