Project Grant 2055559
Award Date
5/15/21
Completion Date
11/30/21
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20011, USA
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