Project Grant 20236701940214
Award Date
8/15/23
Completion Date
8/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$849K
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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