Project Grant 2420263
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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