Project Grant 2404698
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Not listed
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sacramento, CA 95833, USA
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