Cooperative Agreement DECD0000115

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 12/31/30
Dollars Obligated $1.9M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Kansas City, MO 64106, USA
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