Project Grant 20233353039688
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Atolla TECH LLC (JSH5ZW41SGX6)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rockville Centre, NY 11570, USA
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