Project Grant 2208433
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Senoguard Inc. (ML89LRJMK3D7)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA
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