Project Grant 2203758
Award Date
9/15/22
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$598K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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