Project Grant 2507556
Award Date
5/15/25
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Wave Lumina Inc. (JRCXWJK2N8T5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Traverse City, MI, USA
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