Project Grant 2232427
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Brown University (E3FDXZ6TBHW3)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Providence, RI 02912, USA
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