Project Grant 2328383
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lee, NH 03824, USA
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