Project Grant DEMS0000118
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$240M
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
Morrisville, NC, USA
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