Project Grant 20213352235343
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.219
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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