Project Grant 20245140241821
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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