Project Grant 2152679
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$181K
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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