Project Grant R43HD110316
Award Date
8/10/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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