Project Grant 20243361043370
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Torrance, CA 90503, USA
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