Project Grant 2141026
Award Date
4/15/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$582K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fayetteville, AR 72702, USA
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