Project Grant 2219008
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisville, KY 40208, USA
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