Project Grant 2343806
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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