Project Grant W81XWH2210153
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$893K
Federal Agency
Defense Health Agency
Federal Grant Program
12.420
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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