Project Grant DEMS0000104
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$348M
Funding Federal Agency
Department of Energy
Awarding Federal Agency
National Energy Technology Lab
Federal Grant Program
81.253
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Reno, NV 89503, USA
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