Project Grant 2313240
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$204K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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