Project Grant DESC0023843

Award Date 7/10/23
Completion Date 4/9/24
Dollars Obligated $206K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
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