Project Grant 2453279
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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