Project Grant 2342475
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Omaha, NE 68131, USA
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