Project Grant 2422986
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$331K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
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