Project Grant 2345813
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$334K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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