Project Grant 20236701339348
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pullman, WA 99164, USA
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