Project Grant 2423596
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Shroom-E Co., LLC (W542YM52TN79)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charleston, SC 29412, USA
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