Project Grant 2505704
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$578K
Federal Agency
Office of International Science and Engineering
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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