Project Grant 2240326
Award Date
7/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$187K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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