Project Grant DESC0025300

Award Date 8/15/24
Completion Date 8/14/26
Dollars Obligated $200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rochester, NY 14623, USA
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