Project Grant 20246701942661
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$649K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Avondale, PA 19311, USA
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