Project Grant 2221872
Award Date
2/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97232, USA
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