Project Grant 2131373
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Activecharge LLC (KY1QMG9XBHZ9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
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