Project Grant 60NANB23D139
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$465K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Springfield, MA 01103, USA
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