Project Grant 20246702143778
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/28
Dollars Obligated
$591K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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