Project Grant 2517512
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$170K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
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