Project Grant 2303614
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Aluminio Inc. (UBJCK2P5LS59)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Carlos, CA 94070, USA
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