Project Grant 2452879
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$571K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA
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