Project Grant 2323113

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $150K
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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