Project Grant 2114565
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$798K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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