Project Grant 20195130030249
Award Date
9/1/19
Completion Date
1/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
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