Project Grant 2334180
Award Date
5/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Aerhart, LLC (WHP3TFW6E9F6)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Malibu, CA, USA
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