Project Grant 2132528
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$354K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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