Project Grant 60NANB23D223
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$181K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX 78228, USA
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