Project Grant 2108028
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$426K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alachua, FL 32615, USA
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