Project Grant 2052173
Award Date
5/15/21
Completion Date
4/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tampa, FL 33609, USA
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