Project Grant 2502885
Award Date
11/15/24
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$160K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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