Project Grant 2404266
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$152K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Northridge, CA 91330, USA
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