Project Grant R44MH134709
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
7/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$291K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Awardee
Equa Health, Inc. (KWZSGL2VNZ53)
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Allegheny-West, PA 15212, USA
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