Project Grant 2112257
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Medford, MA 02155, USA
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