Project Grant 2051852
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Soilserdem LLC (DN32V3DD3JN5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50010, USA
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