Project Grant 20213353034649
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
2/28/22
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98110, USA
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