Project Grant R44AG091857
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$490K
Federal Agency
National Institute on Aging
Awardee
Plans4Care Inc. (YYFKXHVL4DK8)
Federal Grant Program
93.866
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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