Project Grant 2533443
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$498K
Federal Agency
Division of Mathematical Sciences
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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