Project Grant 2415054
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Amrf LLC (SLNHR1KJ1169)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95124, USA
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