Project Grant 2323341
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$677K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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