Project Grant 20216701334145
Award Date
1/15/21
Completion Date
1/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$494K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA
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