Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H267
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$290K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.042
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Frisco, TX 75034, USA
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