Cooperative Agreement 20247051041987
Award Date
6/1/24
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.935
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Oklahoma City, OK 73105, USA
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