Cooperative Agreement DEEE0009660

Award Date 10/1/21
Completion Date 12/14/21
Dollars Obligated $4.9M
Awarding Federal Agency
National Energy Technology Lab
Federal Grant Program
81.086
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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