Project Grant 2407294
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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