Project Grant DESC0025062
Award Date
7/22/24
Completion Date
4/21/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
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