Project Grant 20246701942506
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$712K
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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