Project Grant 2036317
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
1/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Softhread Inc. (P4MHVSNWGAW5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
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