Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001603
Award Date
8/29/22
Completion Date
8/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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