Project Grant R56MH143740
Award Date 8/17/26
Completion Date 8/16/27
Dollars Obligated $773K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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