Project Grant 2151351
Award Date
3/15/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$276K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Hairdays Inc. (H8DXCFZ51KK2)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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