Project Grant 2438062
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$356K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
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