Project Grant 2141112
Award Date
2/15/22
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Industrial Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77251, USA
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