Project Grant 2134781
Award Date
4/15/22
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Stratajam LLC (J9X3S4SU67X9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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