Project Grant 2436980
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$280K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Binghamton, NY 13902, USA
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