Project Grant 2450650
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$286K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
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