Project Grant 2426270
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
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