Project Grant 2233676
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Farmsense, Inc. (JYQMLR58EUM8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92507, USA
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