Project Grant 20213380035880
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$706K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Mandela Partners (D5J4LLSU89A4)
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94607, USA
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