Project Grant 2505279
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$354K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA
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