Project Grant 2052214
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/21
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Fluidform Inc. (KGL7K51B52Y5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Acton, MA 01720, USA
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