Project Grant 2504217
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$293K
Federal Agency
Division of Engineering Education and Centers
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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