Project Grant 60NANB24D092
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orlando, FL 32826, USA
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