Cooperative Agreement 2134904
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$5.1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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