Project Grant 2348515
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$481K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
NEWCOMB HALL, VA 22904, USA
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