Project Grant 60NANB24D151
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$963K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hanover, MD 21076, USA
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