Project Grant R44AG084395
Award Date
9/25/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Vest Inc. (GFRTTP6TPJL1)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blawnox, PA 15238, USA
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