Project Grant 2119853
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$315K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40526, USA
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