Project Grant DEAR0001483
Award Date
6/21/21
Completion Date
12/20/22
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX, USA
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