Cooperative Agreement 2452608
Award Date
5/15/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
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