Cooperative Agreement DEMS0000129
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$20M
Funding Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Awarding Federal Agency
National Energy Technology Lab
Awardee
Sparkz Inc. (LK46JE5P9PY3)
Federal Grant Program
81.253
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Bridgeport, WV 26330, USA
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