Cooperative Agreement 2423002
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15221, USA
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