Project Grant 2501872
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$198K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awardee
Lamar University (MEYGUN6CCN16)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Beaumont, TX, USA
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