Project Grant ED22HDQ3070024
Award Date
12/15/21
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Economic Development Administration
Federal Grant Program
11.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
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