Project Grant 2453335
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$287K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Awardee
Hamilton College (Z6WLZ6RDFDM7)
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Clinton, NY 13323, USA
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