Cooperative Agreement DECD0000070
Award Date
11/18/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$55M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Kotzebue, AK 99752, USA
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