Project Grant 2233133
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Redding, CA 96001, USA
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