Project Grant 2213959
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
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