Project Grant 2247109
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$268K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Bryn Mawr College (K6QTMYRRT6S5)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
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