Cooperative Agreement 2036498
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
5/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$994K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Repela TECH LLC (EDT7U9X6A678)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI 48202, USA
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