Project Grant 60NANB22D130
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kansas City, MO 64110, USA
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