Cooperative Agreement 2126940
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Altect Inc. (M8NLRG3BWMG8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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