Project Grant 2347219
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$316K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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