Project Grant 2141008
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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