Project Grant 2304963
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$567K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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