Project Grant 2226485
Award Date
1/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$692K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20057, USA
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