Cooperative Agreement 2111853
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Scottsdale, AZ 85260, USA
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