Project Grant 2425858
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
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