Project Grant 2443533
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$672K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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