Project Grant 2226918
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$271K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
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