Project Grant 2339054
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$540K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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