Project Grant 2310234
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Richmond, VA 23284, USA
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