Project Grant 20213353034511
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Lepidext, Inc. (NQA9H9Z389N4)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40505, USA
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