Project Grant R43HD114303
Award Date
2/9/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$195K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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