Project Grant 2506377
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Julia Jean, LLC (EMYZH3MUHNV5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92603, USA
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