Project Grant 2203441
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$440K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Baylor University (C6T9BYG5EYX5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Waco, TX 76798, USA
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