Cooperative Agreement 2414329
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$970K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Alameda, CA 94502, USA
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