Project Grant 2422849
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$457K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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