Project Grant 2222557
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Mespilus Inc. (QDXQAUWUC4P7)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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