Project Grant 2442310
Award Date
5/15/25
Completion Date
4/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$330K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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