Project Grant 20217003434983
Award Date
6/15/21
Completion Date
6/14/24
Dollars Obligated
$561K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Youngstown, OH 44511, USA
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