Cooperative Agreement 2449206
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$2.2M
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Arzeda Corp (KNSJJT2DJNS1)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98119, USA
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