Project Grant 60NANB24D179
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$296K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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