Project Grant DENA0004256
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Federal Grant Program
81.112
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
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