Project Grant 2213694
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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