Project Grant 60NANB24D296
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$226K
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.609
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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