Project Grant 2217685
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$799K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40526, USA
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