Project Grant 2043325
Award Date
3/1/21
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$355K
Funding Federal Agency
National Science Foundation
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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