Project Grant 2136838
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$255K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79912, USA
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