Project Grant MB23OBD8050353
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Funding Federal Agency
Minority Business Development Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Awardee
Desa, Inc. (CDNVTAGF4537)
Federal Grant Program
11.805
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29206, USA
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