Project Grant 20217003435364
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
4/15/26
Dollars Obligated
$5.8M
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition
Federal Grant Program
10.331
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Chester Township, OH 45241, USA
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