Project Grant 2416916
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$738K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waterville, ME, USA
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