Project Grant 2438306
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$278K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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