Project Grant 2240489
Award Date
2/1/23
Completion Date
1/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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