Cooperative Agreement 2039218
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$991K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14604, USA
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