Project Grant 2222965
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$256K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Powersilo Inc. (NUV9P7CL4DD9)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Novato, CA 94945, USA
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