Project Grant 2136302
Award Date
2/15/22
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Unigrid LLC (HXSEVB53B8G1)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92130, USA
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