Project Grant 2340016
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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