Project Grant 2105290
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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