Project Grant 2415034
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$315K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
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