Project Grant 2443869
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$325K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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