Project Grant 2318600
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$273K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Victoria, TX 77904, USA
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