Project Grant 2446734
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$235K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
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