Project Grant S10MH137076
Award Date
7/20/24
Completion Date
7/19/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Mental Health
Federal Grant Program
93.242
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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