Project Grant 2136511
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Am Batteries Inc. (HA1XUDS5WYJ5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Acton, MA 01720, USA
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