Project Grant 2209684
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$420K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
University City, MO 63130, USA
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