Project Grant 2238888
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$714K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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