Project Grant 20246701943719
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Forest Service (G2EGL5TJE6N3)
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20024, USA
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