Cooperative Agreement 2314459
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
3/31/26
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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