Project Grant 60NANB23D274
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$228K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Uruguay
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