Project Grant 2154787
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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