Project Grant 2442208
Award Date
1/15/25
Completion Date
12/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$134K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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