Project Grant 2329601
Award Date
2/15/24
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Hendtech LLC (M55UM1G1CBL5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Simpsonville, SC, USA
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