Project Grant 60NANB24D122
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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