Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H269
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$290K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.042
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92128, USA
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