Project Grant 60NANB24D294
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$168K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lowell, MA 01854, USA
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