Project Grant 2434399
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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