Project Grant 2121713
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$384K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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