Project Grant 20236701240301
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$219K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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