Project Grant 2347433
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Lafayette College (Q4FMY6KZXBP1)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Williams Township, PA 18042, USA
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