Project Grant 2453603
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$475K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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