Project Grant 2233212
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Ecotune, Inc. (F65ZLG4U5BW6)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92603, USA
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