Project Grant 20236701939840
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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