Project Grant 2436865
Award Date
2/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$367K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northridge, CA 91330, USA
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