Project Grant 2236574
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Braillewear (E1A9TWUCMGP6)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Leipsic, DE 19901, USA
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