Project Grant 20246701941757
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
2/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$999K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Greensboro, NC 27411, USA
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