Project Grant 2317464
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$564K
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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