Project Grant 2304731
Award Date
11/1/23
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$570K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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