Project Grant 2203624
Award Date
12/1/22
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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