Project Grant 2236320
Award Date
12/15/22
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$698K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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