Project Grant 2035921
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/21
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Livermore, CA, USA
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