Project Grant 60NANB24D253
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$3.5M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ruston, LA 71272, USA
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