Project Grant 2423677
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$295K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
In Virtualis LLC (FXMWHTM4G6K1)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tacoma, WA 98403, USA
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