Cooperative Agreement 2247237
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$981K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Solarid Ar LLC (YA9SUGXDSN51)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Clinton, AR 72031, USA
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