Project Grant 2219327
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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