Cooperative Agreement 70NANB22H012
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$4.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.619
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Hazelwood, PA 15207, USA
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