Cooperative Agreement 2444438
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA
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