Project Grant R43DC022220
Award Date
8/8/24
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$277K
Awardee
Qualia Oto, Inc. (CR2FPMQLVS77)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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