Project Grant 2441800
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$785K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
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