Project Grant R44GM161221
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$334K
Federal Agency
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Awardee
Calis Books Inc. (FRB9C1F9TJD5)
Federal Grant Program
93.859
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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