Cooperative Agreement DECD0000074

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/29
Dollars Obligated $30M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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