Project Grant 20256801244230
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Federal Agency
Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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