Cooperative Agreement 2243835
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Skygig LLC (NKBPEH8K1587)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
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