Project Grant 60NANB23D016
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$4.7M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
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