Project Grant 2125908
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Shero LLC (RHQ6DMHEZ7F8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bountiful, UT 84010, USA
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