Project Grant 2136531
Award Date
11/15/21
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Nextiles Inc. (PEMJNDHF49T3)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
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