Project Grant 2415687
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Insigna, Inc. (JGXWKCJNGZ15)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Champaign, IL 61820, USA
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