Project Grant 2339393
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$155K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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