Project Grant 20236701940220
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$749K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, MO 65211, USA
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