Project Grant 2132491
Award Date
8/15/21
Completion Date
7/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Buffalo, NY 14260, USA
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