Cooperative Agreement 20257051044337
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/28/27
Dollars Obligated
$499K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.935
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10007, USA
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