Project Grant 2347218
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$182K
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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