Project Grant 2309069
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$233K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Multidisciplinary Activities
Awardee
Howard University (DYZNJGLTHMR9)
Federal Grant Program
47.075
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20059, USA
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