Project Grant DENA0004242
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Federal Grant Program
81.112
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
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