Project Grant 2154753
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$510K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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