Project Grant 2451629
Award Date
2/15/25
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Beamfeed LLC (Z6VZLPL937C4)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
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