Project Grant 2141198
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$282K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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