Cooperative Agreement 2322392
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$956K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, USA
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