Project Grant 2217172
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$503K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
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