Project Grant 20213361034698
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
1/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Trgel LLC (JPM9BNFM6MJ7)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA
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