Project Grant 2212910
Award Date
12/1/22
Completion Date
11/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Freshkube Inc. (VAYQYWV9K9N4)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mesa, AZ 85202, USA
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