Project Grant 2052310
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
4/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$272K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Silartek LLC (CAQCVNEN5NQ6)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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