Project Grant 20214940035592
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$746K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Troy, WI 53120, USA
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