Project Grant 2109064
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$443K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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