Cooperative Agreement 20247051041965
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$307K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Princeton (LVBEJ3M2XKZ3)
Federal Grant Program
10.935
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
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