Project Grant 2423518
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
37Degrees, Inc. (T9DZCWUJ4L11)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Geneva, IL 60134, USA
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