Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H067
Award Date
5/15/24
Completion Date
11/15/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, USA
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