Project Grant 2136735
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$254K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Walpole, South Bristol, ME 04573, USA
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