Project Grant R43DC022823
Award Date
4/15/25
Completion Date
4/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$305K
Awardee
Qualia Oto, Inc. (CR2FPMQLVS77)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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