Project Grant 20213361035656
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$648K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Exopolymer, Inc. (G6KXJGR3VVB5)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Carlos, CA 94070, USA
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