Project Grant 2443187
Award Date
1/15/25
Completion Date
12/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$152K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lee, NH 03824, USA
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