Project Grant 2309825
Award Date
1/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$156K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA
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