Project Grant 2453244
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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