Project Grant 20256800844785
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North River, ND 58102, USA
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