Project Grant 2423048
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$295K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Savimbo Inc. (R885PZEGJ249)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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