Project Grant DEEE0011404
Award Date 8/21/26
Completion Date 8/20/28
Dollars Obligated $2M
Funding Federal Agency
Awarding Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89512, USA
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