Cooperative Agreement 2136419
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
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