Project Grant DESC0025819
Award Date
2/18/25
Completion Date
11/17/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Office of Science
Federal Grant Program
81.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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