Project Grant 2505714
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$555K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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