Project Grant 2402427
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA, USA
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