Project Grant 2318677
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$511K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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