Project Grant 2204872
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$842K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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