Project Grant 2438416
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$306K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Trustees Of Union College In The Town Of Schenectady In The State Of New York (HE9HQBNZHHB5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Schenectady, NY 12308, USA
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