Cooperative Agreement 2136304
Award Date
6/15/23
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$979K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Beaverton, OR 97005, USA
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