Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H016
Award Date
2/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$248K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94608, USA
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