Project Grant 2324961
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$375K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX, USA
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