Project Grant 2039232
Award Date
2/15/21
Completion Date
11/30/21
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Electrasteel Inc. (YTQCJUNJ1R54)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80304, USA
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