Project Grant 60NANB24D194
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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