Project Grant 2322899
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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