Project Grant 2506644
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Incuentro LLC (G631YG5L1L61)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77024, USA
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