Project Grant 2141017
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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