Project Grant R44MH135529
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$993K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Utah, USA
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