Project Grant 2143467
Award Date
4/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$646K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Woodbridge, IN 47408, USA
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