Project Grant DEAR0001787
Award Date
9/21/23
Completion Date
9/20/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD, USA
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