Project Grant 20256701244808
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
7/14/27
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
College Station, TX 77843, USA
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