Project Grant 60NANB24D087
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
3/15/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Kingston, RI 02881, USA
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