Project Grant 2443447
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lafayette, LA 70503, USA
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