Project Grant 20246701242773
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Logan, UT 84322, USA
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