Project Grant 2324810
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97215, USA
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