Project Grant 2136341
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$255K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hadley, MA 01035, USA
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