Project Grant DESC0024022
Award Date
7/10/23
Completion Date
7/9/24
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80303, USA
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