Project Grant DEGD0000918
Award Date
6/11/24
Completion Date
6/10/29
Dollars Obligated
$30M
Funding Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Awarding Federal Agency
National Energy Technology Lab
Federal Grant Program
81.254
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Antonio, TX, USA
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