Project Grant 2233584
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Nextglass LLC (Z4E5FMPDB631)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Calverton, MD 20705, USA
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