Project Grant DEEE0010149
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
11/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$133K
Federal Agency
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awardee
Launch Alaska (VABDQ2J3UM78)
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Anchorage, AK, USA
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