Cooperative Agreement 2052172
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$984K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
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