Project Grant 20215130035727
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.2M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.307
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Little Rock, AR 72202, USA
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