Project Grant 2349051
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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