Project Grant DEAR0001932
Award Date
7/19/24
Completion Date
7/18/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
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