Project Grant 2212965
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$252K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
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