Project Grant 20226801636232
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$812K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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