Project Grant 20243361043090
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Rednox, Inc. (EGDLDJC1KPH6)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA
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