Project Grant 20216701534485
Award Date
7/1/21
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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