Project Grant 2321391
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66045, USA
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