Project Grant DECD0000130

Award Date 8/15/24
Completion Date 10/31/27
Dollars Obligated $5M
Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.255
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Poteau, OK 74953, USA
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