Project Grant 2331017
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$188K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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