Project Grant DESC0022784
Award Date
6/27/22
Completion Date
3/26/23
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
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