Project Grant 2327078
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Astroforge, Inc. (PNJBJRLBTP47)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
HUNTINGTN BCH, CA 92649, USA
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