Project Grant 20197002030343
Award Date
9/1/19
Completion Date
8/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$137K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.328
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Charlottesville, VA, USA
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