Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H265
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
3/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$283K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.042
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Piedmont, CA 94618, USA
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