Project Grant 2344799
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$304K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Awardee
Museum Of Science (KKW4W2TPS5N8)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02114, USA
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