Project Grant 2338718
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$555K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Huntsville, TX 77341, USA
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