Project Grant 2108712
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$496K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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