Project Grant 60NANB23D158
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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