Project Grant 2322411
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Medicarbone Inc. (WFM9DG3MY7L8)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
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