Project Grant DECD0000118

Award Date 12/2/24
Completion Date 12/31/26
Dollars Obligated $2.8M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ambler, AK, USA
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