Cooperative Agreement 2321441
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Aurora, NE 68818, USA
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