Project Grant 20213380035891
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$698K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.225
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Caguas, Puerto Rico
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