Project Grant DESC0025552
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20418, USA
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