Project Grant 2400999
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$398K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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