Project Grant 2224840
Award Date
3/15/23
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Reqyrd Inc. (JGY9QS6CAVN8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Denver, CO 80216, USA
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