Project Grant R43HD115423
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
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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