Project Grant 2247651
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
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