Project Grant 20236701940047
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Athens, GA 30602, USA
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