Project Grant 2330452
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
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