Project Grant 2414861
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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