Project Grant 60NANB24D247
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$230K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
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