Project Grant 2213220
Award Date
5/15/23
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Polypv LLC (WCRCH8PDUBB6)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
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