Cooperative Agreement DEAR0001501
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$3.7M
Federal Agency
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Awardee
Lanzatech, Inc. (R79PL3JUFMC1)
Federal Grant Program
81.135
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
United States
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