Project Grant 20247043643495
Award Date
9/15/24
Completion Date
9/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$650K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Aether LLC (DGFYZ6NRL8Y4)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lovettsville, VA 20180, USA
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