Project Grant DESC0023802
Award Date
7/10/23
Completion Date
4/9/24
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Awardee
Windlift Inc. (MY6KUXGLF1F4)
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Durham, NC 27713, USA
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