Project Grant 2442353
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$697K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
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