Project Grant 2414550
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Robinson, TX 76706, USA
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