Project Grant DESC0025018
Award Date
7/22/24
Completion Date
7/21/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Awardee
Volta Energy Inc. (EEUMAESHYBD5)
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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