Project Grant 2140523
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43235, USA
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