Project Grant 2411351
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$179K
Federal Agency
Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davis, CA, USA
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