Project Grant 2112317
Award Date
5/15/21
Completion Date
1/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Polylux LLC (JTUWMFTF3EP8)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Akron, OH 44311, USA
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