Project Grant 20223353036989
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
2/28/23
Dollars Obligated
$182K
Federal Agency
Institute of Food Production and Sustainability
Awardee
Conovate Inc. (EYK5GEYYCVJ4)
Federal Grant Program
10.212
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Milwaukee, WI 53211, USA
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