Project Grant 2344589
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, CA 94710, USA
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