Cooperative Agreement 2028451
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$998K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78255, USA
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