Project Grant 2404379
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Furman University (DZLTJ59VMX17)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greenville, SC 29613, USA
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