Project Grant 2526590
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$370K
Federal Agency
Division of Chemistry
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, DE 19716, USA
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