Project Grant 20187002428816
Award Date
9/1/18
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$238K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.336
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Opelika, AL 36801, USA
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