Project Grant 2332113
Award Date
3/15/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Group1, Inc. (MJ28KFKM2FF3)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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