Project Grant 2213322

Award Date 8/15/22
Completion Date 7/31/25
Dollars Obligated $300K
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA
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