Project Grant 20193361030171
Award Date
9/1/19
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Ail Research Inc. (E1T4M77EAFU5)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
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