Project Grant DENA0004089
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$825K
Federal Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Federal Grant Program
81.112
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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