Project Grant 2451016
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Terra Watts Inc. (WA1PLT639JM5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Algood, TN 38501, USA
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