Cooperative Agreement 2234306
Award Date
11/15/23
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Ostiio LLC (XZ9ASLEMNQ49)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
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