Project Grant 60NANB24D126
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$22M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lawrence, KS 66047, USA
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