Project Grant 2304412
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Reegen Inc. (NB2UHKPGJN95)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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