Project Grant 2127012
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
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