Cooperative Agreement 2453663
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$2.5M
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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