Project Grant 2136214
Award Date
12/15/21
Completion Date
11/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$295K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
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