Project Grant NA21OAR0210302
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$449K
Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Cvision Ai Inc. (U3TMMLLKGE61)
Federal Grant Program
11.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Medford, MA 02155, USA
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