Project Grant 2154121
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$520K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
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