Project Grant 2203578
Award Date
11/1/22
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$483K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Amherst, MA 01003, USA
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