Project Grant 20216801434140
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Federal Grant Program
10.310
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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