Project Grant 2423377
Award Date
7/15/24
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awardee
Refibered Inc. (J1CLCHUB7VH5)
Federal Grant Program
47.084
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
MONTE VISTA, CA 95014, USA
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