Project Grant 2238946
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$698K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77204, USA
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