Project Grant 60NANB24D191
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.5M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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