Project Grant 2127096
Award Date
1/15/22
Completion Date
4/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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