Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001655
Award Date
5/15/23
Completion Date
8/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.3M
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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