Project Grant 2212482
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Vitidore, Inc. (TVJUAVPXKUP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Spokane, WA 99202, USA
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