Project Grant 2046105
Award Date
4/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89557, USA
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