Project Grant DEAR0001448
Award Date
5/7/21
Completion Date
5/6/23
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fairbanks, AK, USA
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