Project Grant 2052296
Award Date
2/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$296K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Abingdon, MD, USA
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