Project Grant 20253361044879
Award Date
8/15/25
Completion Date
4/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Awardee
Waterus LLC (WWQ6GECMRLQ3)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irmo, SC 29063, USA
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