Project Grant 20226701936304
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$647K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Forest Service (G2EGL5TJE6N3)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20024, USA
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