Project Grant DEAR0001922
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA, USA
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