Cooperative Agreement 2335504
Award Date
3/15/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Soctera, Inc. (ZZW9HEN52231)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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