Project Grant 20243353041955
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Electra.aero Inc. (ULCQH7H6BUD3)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manassas, VA 20110, USA
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