Project Grant 2347700
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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