Project Grant 20233941040656
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Nanosur LLC (FA4UJN8L1H13)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Miami, FL 33136, USA
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