Project Grant 2336463
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$259K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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