Project Grant 2501807
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$128K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
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