Project Grant 2118769
Award Date
12/1/21
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$360K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20057, USA
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