Project Grant 2419136
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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