Project Grant 60NANB23D120
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$12M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Harris County (JFMKAENLGN81)
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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