Project Grant 2408935
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$274K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Berkm Inc. (PVTXSDCD4E36)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA 02143, USA
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