Project Grant 2423467
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$108K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40526, USA
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