Cooperative Agreement DECD0000112

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 6/30/32
Dollars Obligated $80M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
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