Project Grant 2138459
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$216K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
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