Project Grant 20217002635874
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$225K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Awardee
Growing Gardens (HTCTJEM2MWZ9)
Federal Grant Program
10.522
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Portland, OR 97206, USA
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