Project Grant R43HD118859
Award Date
5/20/25
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$328K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Federal Grant Program
93.865
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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