Project Grant 20217002635876
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$224K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.522
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lexington, KY 40508, USA
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