Project Grant 2155120
Award Date
8/1/22
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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