Cooperative Agreement 2322497

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $254K
Awarding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Huntsville, AL 35806, USA
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