Project Grant 2332802
Award Date
5/15/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$265K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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