Project Grant 2051355
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$319K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53706, USA
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