Project Grant 2533282
Award Date
1/15/25
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$422K
Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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