Project Grant 2502839
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$202K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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