Project Grant 2145468
Award Date
3/15/22
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$529K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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