Project Grant 2154486
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$339K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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