Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011158
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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