Project Grant 2531376
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Awarding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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