Project Grant 20236801239002
Award Date
4/1/23
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$10M
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
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