Project Grant 2102267
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$475K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98195, USA
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