Project Grant 2404331
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$535K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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