Project Grant 2105625
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA
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