Project Grant 20236702139606
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
DeKalb, IL, USA
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