Project Grant 2051796
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Workers First LLC (HH18MLH6JWJ5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
ARSENAL, PA 15201, USA
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