Project Grant DESC0025183
Award Date
7/22/24
Completion Date
7/21/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Awardee
Unigrid Inc. (P4EQW98TF1F4)
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92121, USA
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