Project Grant 2210158
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$398K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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