Project Grant 2340882
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$324K
Federal Agency
Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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