Project Grant 20223353037232
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$182K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Flagstaff, AZ, USA
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