Project Grant 2505353
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
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