Project Grant 60NANB24D148
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$453K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Worcester, MA 01609, USA
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