Project Grant 20236801639403
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$4M
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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