Project Grant 2301808
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Melbourne, FL 32901, USA
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