Project Grant 2237380
Award Date
5/15/23
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$520K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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