Project Grant 60NANB24D023
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.620
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Toledo, OH 43606, USA
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