Project Grant 2300433
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$978K
Awardee
Terc, Inc. (GSLCJ3M62XX1)
Federal Grant Program
47.076
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02140, USA
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