Project Grant 2044601
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
11/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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