Project Grant 2441314
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53715, USA
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