Cooperative Agreement 2331724
Award Date
3/15/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$979K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Unigrid Inc. (P4EQW98TF1F4)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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