Project Grant 60NANB24D185
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$117K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rolla, MO 65409, USA
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