Project Grant 2138342
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Potsdam, NY 13676, USA
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