Project Grant 2126637
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$240K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Willimantic, CT 06226, USA
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