Project Grant DEAR0001493
Award Date
7/5/21
Completion Date
7/4/23
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cary, NC, USA
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