Project Grant 2054321
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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