Project Grant 2442970
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$597K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02115, USA
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