Cooperative Agreement 2409270
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Ionicscale LLC (CVB1EH38G4W8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30308, USA
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