Project Grant 2111730
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$255K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edgemoor, DE 19810, USA
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