Project Grant 60NANB24D131
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/15/25
Dollars Obligated
$955K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Edison, NJ 08837, USA
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