Project Grant 2454116
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
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