Project Grant 2053935
Award Date
10/15/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$399K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Auburn University (DMQNDJDHTDG4)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Auburn University, AL 36849, USA
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