Project Grant 2247667
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$575K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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