Project Grant 20217002635875
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$215K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.522
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bowie, MD 20721, USA
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