Project Grant DEGD0001016

Award Date 1/1/25
Completion Date 12/31/29
Dollars Obligated $127M
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
Spencer, WV 25276, USA
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