Project Grant 60NANB22D139
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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