Project Grant 20214940035623
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$313K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
SR1 (GKCXAA9FCMB6)
Federal Grant Program
10.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ridgeland, MS 39157, USA
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