Project Grant 2345757
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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