Project Grant 2136875
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$252K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Awardee
Off-World, Inc. (NY8WN94KQYM7)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91107, USA
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