Project Grant 20223353037199
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Skyward, LTD. (TD2PKTACBJH5)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Beavercreek Township, OH 45431, USA
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