Project Grant 2334667
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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