Project Grant 2306038
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$350K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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