Project Grant 2402322
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97210, USA
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