Project Grant DESC0025807
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60628, USA
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